Area: The city of Big Sandy covers 1.6 square miles. It is in the middle of the growing East Texas Metro, equidistant from Tyler, Longview, and Kilgore. It is approximately 116 miles from Dallas and 92.5 miles from Shreveport.

Population: In 2000, 1,288 people lived in Big Sandy. The average resident age at the time of the 2000 census was 36. The average household income was $25,284.

Education level: For population 25 years and over in Big Sandy: High School or higher 78.9%; Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.6%; Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%

Industries: Industries providing employment: Educational, health and social services (18.2%) Manufacturing (17.1%), Retail trade (16.8%)

Nearest Cities: Hawkins (6.1 miles) Winona (7.6 miles), Gladewater (11.7 miles) Gilmer (15.3 miles); cities with population over 50,000: Tyler (21.6 miles), Shreveport, LA (92.5 miles) Dallas (116 miles).

City Government: Big Sandy local government is patterned after Mayor/Alderman form of government. Big Sandy operates under “General Law” and therefore has no charter. The city council meets the second Tuesday of every month at Big Sandy City Hall. The meeting starts at 6 p.m.

Climate: The average annual temperature is 67F, monthly average high is 94F, monthly average low is 38F, and average annual rainfall is 44 in. Elevation is 282 feet above sea level.

Sources: www.ci.big-sandy.tx.us/and www.city-data.com/city/Big-Sandy-Texas.html